Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology - Lourdes Hospital

Paducah, Kentucky

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Paducah, Kentucky · RN · ICU · hospital

RNInterventional RadiologyICUCritical Care

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, determining the priority of the patient's problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care, developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Essential functions include collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, conducting initial and ongoing patient assessment, creating plans of care, implementing treatment, and evaluating treatment effectiveness.

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient Assessment

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months of hire)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, required for Pediatric Units)
1 year of RN experience (required)
6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off
Parental and FMLA leave

About the employer

Mercy Health

Trauma Center

You are weighing Mercy Health in the Maumee, Ohio area—part of a large Catholic ministry that runs hospitals across Ohio and Kentucky. On the floor you may see Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma, STEMI, and comprehensive stroke…

4.4 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma ED with STEMI and comprehensive stroke designations
Nursing residency and specialized programs tied to leadership growth
Union-represented nursing workforce

What reviewers flag

Pay often feels low relative to workload
Understaffing creates a stressful day-to-day environment
Advancement paths can feel limited

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Living in Paducah, KY

Paducah sits where the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers meet in western Kentucky, blending small-town warmth with a creative streak—known as Quilt City USA for its National Quilt Museum. A revitalized riverfront downtown gives out-of-state RNs a low-key, community-oriented home base.